Maisie's heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, "Graham, don't you think there's something—" She stopped herself before the words "not quite normal between us" escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. "Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?"

"No," she replied, forcing a smile. "I've moved to a new place."

"Oh."

"Next time you visit, don't go to the old place," she said.

Graham chuckled. "Or

It felt like she

you any longer. I'm a bit busy here," he

on

"Graham, I—"

voice sounding rushed. "I'll call you in a couple of days. I'll return at the beginning of next month. We can discuss our wedding plans by

Maisie replied with a nod, her response tinged with

but she was sure there was a problem. Perhaps the issue had been there from the start—a

sofa. She gazed at the sea through the window, and some of her weariness faded as she looked at the

he wasn't alone. He brought Persephone to avoid making Maisie feel

Maisie, acting like a lively young rabbit. "Ms. Squire!

hand and laughed. "Hush, I'm still cooking!" "Ms. Squire, what delicious food

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